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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
8
The article discusses a sharp contraction in 1902 with a dramatic decline in values, driven by speculative excess and credit tightening. It argues the worst is over, with confidence returning as bankers and investors push toward normalization, expecting higher prices and renewed business in the coming season.
The Hillsdale staff and guests reviewed Plantation Hahn’s report detailing 2125 acres cleared since possession, with 1200 acres slated for cane by December. Immediate results show a net profit of 27200.83 gold from six months of new work and old cane operations.
A fragmentary meditation contrasts life with death noting life is brief and often defined by deeds. It likens marriage to a decisive passage that can secure or threaten one’s prospects like a mortgage on the future.
The Misses Bessie and Shirie spend a week with Mrs Si Luse while Mrs Carleton Rhinehart remains ill with peritonitis for three weeks and cannot sit up. Hazel Warner of Adamsville visits Mrs C W Rhinehart for two weeks as Mrs Newton Longly of Granger guests Mrs Kas Rinehart and Mrs Harvey Hitchcox.
The article discusses interleague games between top Central and Threet League teams and possible arrangements for the season. Willie Keeler states he will not travel to the Pacific coast this winter, citing a severe carriage wreck last winter and urging players to rest after the regular season.
Holland boxer H. J. Placke, a 6 feet 5 inch, 226 pound champion fighting man, seeks to challenge Jeffries. As the inherited color line limits contenders, Placke appears the sole visible challenger.
Evansville ball team manager News was dismissed Monday by President Bement. Catcher McKinley was named his replacement as the club struggles to recover from a slump amid low morale.
The fragment recalls Capt. Chance of the Cubs learning baseball by catching youths’ throws from trees at his California home. It notes he accepted 35,000 chances without an error, highlighting a remarkable early practice tale from Pirates town era.
Joe Bean, a shortstop from the minors who sparked early season play in New York, has become the Eastern league’s standout infielder and awaits another trial with fast company. Rainforth, owned by C. R. Mayers of Columbus, is named a probable starter in the gold challenge cup at the intercity matinee in Cleveland on September 1 and 2.
Comiskey lost hope on Tannehill but the young player began delivering stellar defense and timely hits, making double plays a regular feature and turning the game’s momentum in the team’s favor.
Jack O'Connor and Jesse Tannehall were blamed for creating trouble that kept the New York Americans from winning. The pair reportedly shared the same troublesome reputation with the Pirates, affecting team performance.
California plans a winter league starting December 1 for a three month run. The circuit will include only southern California towns.
Jennings Kelley McGraw and Keel were among the few baseball players to meet Pope Leo in an audience during a Europe tour about five or six years ago.
Newspapers applaud the Columbus team amid the American Association circuit for its recent improved showing and growing popularity. Local coverage notes stronger performances and rising expectations as supporters celebrate the squad.
John T. Brush plans an elevated station on the Nationals grounds in New York to thwart the Invaders. The move targets increased security and improved access at the ballpark.
McCreery, once slugging at a furious pace, has fallen from grace as his batting form collapses. Teammates and coaches weigh the slump amid pressure to rebound in upcoming games.
In a Sandy Hook triangular, Reliance defeats Shamrock III by 3 minutes 16 seconds elapsed time and 1 minute 19 seconds corrected. Handicaps add 19 seconds from early seamanlike errors, with Barr keeping Shamrock under his lee to the first mark as both yachts brace for shifting winds.
The advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as pure and best for cuts burns bruises boils eczema and piles. It warns of counterfeit copies and identifies E C De Witt Co Chicago as the genuine maker and Houseworth Bros as seller.
The excerpt notes Jack Munroe of Butte, known as a miner, considering a boxing bout with Jeff Petty, a new pitcher for the Me llers, amid talk of cave ins and right hand injuries. It also references Schreck of the Athletics playing with a broken finger and Detroit's strong in games against any AL club.
Jack Sullivan and Eddie Connelly are scheduled to box fifteen rounds at St John’s Nova Scotia on October 5. The bout features two top light heavyweights in a high profile city event with local and boxing circles watching closely.
Whey Platt is playing up in the woods of New Hampshire with the Lebanon team, according to local reports noting a small community game and youth participation near Lebanon.
Arndt is regarded as the most consistent hitter and fielder on the Columbus team, highlighting his steady performance across games.
Dixie Kid knocked out Mose LaFon in ten fast rounds at Seattle. The bout featured swift exchanges and a decisive finish, adding another highlight to the boxer's career.
Detroit becomes the sixth club to sign O'Leary of Des Moines as Corbett prepares to resume his monologue tour.
In the American League Chicago beat Detroit 2 to 0 and Philadelphia downed Cleveland 9 to 3. National League saw Pittsburg 5 to 6 Philadelphia 4. American Association results include St. Paul 7 Toledo 0 Louisville 9 Kansas City 0 Columbus 12 Minneapolis 2. Three-Eye League Cedar Rapids 9 Rock Island 3 Davenport 6 Decatur 3. Central League Fort Wayne 6 Dayton 2 Terre Haute 7 Grand Rapids 6 Wheeling 6 South Bend 0 (ten innings).
Rome reports strong opposition to Archbishop Ireland becoming a new American Cardinal. Objections come from Italy and the United States, with Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia named as an alternative candidate.
Dr Geo Ewing of Smiths Grove Kentucky testifies after thirty years as a physician that Foley's Kidney Cure cured his kidney and bladder trouble and enlarged prostate after three bottles. He now prescribes it in his practice and urges others to use it. sold at Fenton's Drug Store.
Alfred Davison, 9, stands trial in Frankfort charged with moonshining. He is described as the youngest prisoner ever captured for violating Kentucky internal laws.
A woman in Glen Ridge has been charged for the first time in New Jersey with burglary. Details from the Aug 26 report note the unusual occasion and identify the accused as Lizzie. The case marks a notable local crime development.
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